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POA

Beds

Price

POA

Property Type

Development Land

Size

1581 meters²

Energy Rating

BER-

Refreshed on

Jul 1, 2026

Eircode

P17 WD92

Group Name

Knight Frank

Sales License Number

001266

Description

LOCATION The Folk House enjoys a prime and vibrant town centre location in Kinsale, Co. Cork, one of Irelands most established coastal destinations. The property occupies a strategic position on Guardwell within the historic core of the town, and is highly accessible from Kinsale Harbour and the principal retail, hospitality and tourism thoroughfares, that make Kinsale a sought-after destination. Kinsale is internationally recognised as a culinary, leisure and lifestyle destination, attracting strong year-round visitor footfall and benefiting from a robust local residential market. Kinsale is situated approx. 30km south of Cork City and approx. 22km south of Cork International Airport. Kinsale is a commuter town for Cork City and it is also an important tourist and yachting destination with the renowned Kinsale Yacht Club and Old Head Gold Links located in the area. Kinsale town is situated in a picturesque waterfront location overlooking Kinsale Harbour and the mouth of the Bandon River with proximity to the wider Wild Atlantic Way. DESCRIPTION The property is contained in a terraced part two storey and part three storey, six bay building with extensive frontage on to Guardwell Street. The accommodation comprises a licensed bar / night club and ancillary accommodation at ground floor with 27 ensuite bedrooms across the first and second floors offering flexibility for a range of commercial or mixed-use purposes, subject to planning. The property is being sold with the benefit of 7-Day Ordinary Publicans Licence. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY A feasibility study has been undertaken which indicates potential for future residential redevelopment of the property, subject to the necessary planning permissions being obtained. A number of development options have been prepared including the following indicative options: •Option 1: 6 residential units comprising 4 house and 2 apartments •Option 2: 10 residential units comprising 8 duplexes and 2 apartments •Option 3: 9 residential units comprising 9 apartments •Option 4: 10 units comprising 10 apartments A further option has been prepared which seeks to retain the property in its existing use, while enhancing the overall internal layout and operational flow. The study illustrates flexibility in unit mix and density, offering a range of potential development outcomes to suit varying market and investment strategies. Further details of the feasibility study including layouts are available upon request.

Features

- Landmark property occupying a strategic town centre position in Kinsale.- Comprises a licensed bar / night club at ground floor together with residential accommodation on the upper floors.- Highly accessible from Kinsale Harbour and the principal retail, hospitality and tourism thoroughfares..- Strong potential for redevelopment to alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning permission.

Negotiator

Amanda Isherwood

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Negotiator

Amanda Isherwood

The Folk House, Guard Well, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland

The Folk House, Guard Well, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland, P17 WD92

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